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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "please indicate your willingness" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +2348037614803 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: larry peter <barristerlarrypeter@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 11:56:52 +0100 (BST)
Subject: DETAILS


Telephone:234-803-761-4803
Attention: VICTIMNAME
I acknowledged the recipt of your information and your willingness to assist in course of this mutual beneficial transaction.i want to inform you that this business endeavour is 100% risk free as the bank attorney barrister Peter Oga who is my partner in this transaction also working with the bank where my later client deposited this fund, he will be the one to procure all the transfer document that will enable them make this transfer in your name.

Consequently, he will have to put up an application to the bank for the release of the funds to you. in other to enhance/facilitate the claim of the funds in your country.Essentially,once procure the documents will be sent to you for your perusal.
Please indicate your willingness to assist me by sending to me the following informations,
Full Names,
Phone/ Fax Number,
Address,
Age,
Occupation,

I evidently hope to hear from you now on my cell phone 234-803-761-4803.

Thanks.

Barrister Larry Peter.


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